Skywalk POISON 2 XS User manual

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Congratulations and thank you for your decision for a skywalk glider! We can assure
you that this decision will be honored with plenty of joy in ying.
To ensure that you feel at home on your new glider, we recommend you thoroughly
read the Owners Manual/Operating Instructions. This way you will get to know your
skywalk POISON 2 quickly and easily.
The following instructions will help to maintain your skywalk POISON 2 in excellent
condition, to use it safely and have fun with it for a very long time.
If you have any questions, remarks or suggestions for improvement,
please don’t hesitate to contact us by fax, e-mail or phone.
The skywalk-team will be happy to help anytime.
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
The POISON 2 currently represents the absolute pinnacle of skywalk Paraglider
development. The specications for the successor to the well-established and
successful POISON 1 were manifold but clearly dened by our Test and Competition
Pilots and through ongoing customer feedback.
The top requirement was to achieve maximal performance in Gütesiegel-certication.
For experienced Pilots the rst priority remains yable performance, speed- above all,
but without losing the solid climbing characteristics of the POISON 1. Naturally, a
glider of this class retains the established JET FLAPS as part of the package.
The POISON 2 speaks to the experienced cross-country and competition Pilot. With our
constantly developing software, we’ve made large gains with the canopy quality, direct-
ly beneting the glide performance.
Through a novel process called 3-D Ballooning, it is now possible for us to go into even
more detail in the design of the canopy. The result- the canopy now exhibits extraordi-
nary performance during high-speed ight as well as an above average stability.
The POISON 2 sets a benchmark among lightweight Gliders, made possible by the
worldwide debut of the novel cloth, Aerofabrix AL29, as well as with skytex27,
manufactured by Porcher Marine.
A sensationally low weight of approx. 5 kg is responsible for the amazingly manageable
extreme ight characteristics, for a high performance glider with almost 70 cells.

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    
Number of cells 67 67 67 67
Area [qm] 23,6 26,3 28,2 30
Wingspan [m] 12,25 12,93 13,39 13,81
Aspect ratio 6,36 6,36 6,36 6,36
Area projected [qm] 19,5 21,7 23,28 24,8
Wingspan projected [m] 9,41 9,92 10,28 10,61
Aspect ratio projected 4,54 4,54 4,54 4,54
linelength [cm] 692 740 756 780
Line diameter [mm]
Cord max. [cm] 235 248 257 265
Cord min. [cm] 52 55 57 59
Canopy Weight [kg] 4,5 5,0 5,4 5,8
Take off weight* [kg] 70-90 80-105 95-115 105-130
Pilot + 17 kg equipment
This paraglider meets the demands of the regulations of german hanggliding associa-
tion, DHV and the CEN at the time of distribution.
Further details of the construction and the measurements are described in the DHV-
type sheet, which is part of this manual. The measurements of the line elements are
listed in the type sheet or in the lineplans. They are measured with 5 kg weight.
The DHV measures from the line carabiner to the bottom sail.
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0,5/0,7/0,8/0,9/1,25/1,4

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The POISON2 is equipped with a line system offering the ideal compromise between
durability and low wind resistance. The material mix of sheathed Dyneema and
unsheathed Tecnora lines guarantees the highest possible strength with minimal wind
resistance. The unsheathed Technora top lines as well as the main lines have low wind
resistance and high strength. They are partially double-spliced and additionally sewn.
The double-splicing serves to optimally transfer power to the middle and top lines.
To sum it up, this combination of materials offers both strength and performance.
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The skywalk POISON 2 has 5 Risers on each side.
The innermost and second A-Lines lead to the A1-Riser. >
The outer A-Lines lead to the A2-Riser. >
The 3 B-Lines lead to the B-Riser. >
The outer C-Lines and the Stabilo Lines lead to the C1-Riser. >
The innermost and second C-Line lead to the C2-Riser. >
A schematical illustration of the Risers can be found on page
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Outside the certied take-off weight. >
With motor. >
In rainy, snowy and extremely turbulent weather conditions or high winds. >
In fog or clouds. >
With insufcient experience or training. >

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Every pilot is responsible for their own safety and will have to ensure that their aircraft
(paraglider) has been checked and serviced for its airworthiness before ying.
You can only y your skywalk POISON 2 with a valid ying license and in accordance
with local rules and regulations.
During its production your skywalk POISON 2 has passed thorough quality control-
checks. More spot checks were performed before its despatch.
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The skywalk POISON 2 can be equipped with an enclosed foot operated
Acceleration-System.
The Speed System acts on the A-, B- and C-Risers. In the Start position all Risers are
the same length: 50 cm without shackles. The P2 has a short and extremely effective
speed path.
By activation of the Speed System, the A-1 Riser will be shortened by 14 cm, the A2-
Riser 10,3 cm, the B-Riser 9 cm, and the C1-Riser 5 cm. The C2-Riser retains its orig-
inal length. The brake-pulley moves upward during accelerated ight- this guarantees
that the performance of the braking equipment under tension is not compromised. Op-
timal canopy form is sustained during accelerated ight conditions as well. The Speed
System is designed for highest speed and best possible performance.
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Most commonly used harnesses have pulleys for the acceleration-system already
attached. The acceleration line runs from the front through the pulleys at the harness
to the top. They are tied to the ”Brummel-hooks” at the right length.
With the right adjustment of the acceleration lines, the foot-bar can be reached easily
with angled legs during ight. By straightening the legs, the whole acceleration range
can be used.
Prior to ying, the connection hooks of the foot-operated accelerator and the
acceleration-system have to be connected to each other (Brummel-hooks). Check that
the acceleration line runs freely.
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By using the foot-operated accelerator the pilot reduces the force via a pulleysystem by
half and shortens the A-, B- and C- risers.
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The skywalk POISON 2 is licensed for all certied harnesses of the GH type
(harnesses without solid cross-bracing).
Be aware that the level of suspension changes the relative braking distance.
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
It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every ight to see
if it has any defects. Also check the paraglider after long ights and after long storage.

All seams of the harness, of the risers and of the reserve bridle. >
That all connecting parts, maillons and carabiners are closed. >
The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake-line to the top. >
All the other lines from riser to canopy. >
All the line attachment points at the canopy. >
If the top or bottom of the wing are damaged or perished. >
The ribs and crossports from inside. >
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If you nd any damage or excessive wear and tear please get in touch with your ying school.
The POISON is equipped with the trend-setting Jet-Flap system, just like the MESCAL
and TEQUILA. Air is conducted from the bottom sail (pressure area) to the top sail (low-
pressure area) and is blown out there with higher speed. The connection is established
through jet shaped channels, which are located in the rear section of the wing.
When increasing the angle of attack the danger of airow interruption and subsequent
stalling is minimized.
Results: the constant airow delays the stall even at great angles-of-attack, the yable
minimum speed is lowered and the pilot has a higher incidence range. This is of great
importance, especially during starting and landing.
The Jet-aps help for an extraordinary climbing performance. You don‘t need any
special knowledge to have control of the ap system, the use of a Jet-Flap paraglider is
the same as a conventional glider.
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The skywalk POISON is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering inputs directly and
without delays. Simple weight shift enables you to y very wide turns with minimal alti-
tude loss. Combined steering technique: Weight shifting and pulling of the inside brake
line allow extra tight turns.
During turning you can control the speed, the curve radius and banking by additional
use of the outer brake. Counter braking or releasing the brake lines can change these
parameters most effectively.
In order to achieve the best possible climbing performance, avoid sharp or abrupt bra-
king, rather, allow the brake to pay out. This way the glider can nd the optimal center
of the thermals and will continue to gain in altitude. In narrower thermals, you can circle
the glider more narrowly- when banking the glider will continue to stably gain altitude.
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
You will recognise a at spin through high steering pressure and a slight backwards
folding of the outer wing section. If this happens you have to release the inside brake
immediately.
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In case one or both brake lines break you are able to steer and land the
skywalk POISON 2 with help from the C-Riser.

Active ying means ying in harmony with your paraglider.
Anticipate the behaviour of your skywalk POISON in ight, especially in turbulent and
thermal conditions and react accordingly. In calm air necessary corrections will be min-
imal, but turbulence demands permanent attention and the use of brakes and weight
shifting with the harness.
Good pilots have instinctive reactions. So possibly collapses can be feeled early and
prevented.